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CHARM CITY DEVILS
"Sins" (Fat Lady Music; 2012)
Reviewed by Jeff Rogers
Charm City Devils hail from Baltimore, Maryland. They are founded by former
SR-71 singer/song writer and drummer John Allen so you know the stick smashing
is at an all time high, and so are the vocals. This disc kicks off with the
track "Spite" and keeps kicking with next one titled, "Unstoppable." Most people
might have had their first exposure to Charm City Devils with the song "Man of
Constant Sorrow." You can remake a song but it better have a reason to exist
beyond its initial listen and Charm City Devils do this remake up right!
This is their sophomore disc. Their first was titled "Let's Rock n' Roll." Nikki
Sixx helped name the band and their debut disc was on his label Eleven Seven
Records. The vocals are clean and anybody with a decent range can hit the high
notes on all the catchy choruses. The guitar has a tough sound and the riffs are
quite nasty. You'll be picking up your gitfiddle to try a few of them 'cause ...
well, why not?
The drums pound and keep the guitar in check. The only down time is between
tracks and, with twelve gritty songs pushing your metal horns higher, you'll cue
this disc up time and time again. This is the reason rock music is made: tough
guitar with solid soloing, excellent vocals and drums that keep a rockin' beat.
Charm City Devils: Singer/song writer and former SR-71 drummer John Allen,
Anthony Arambula – bass, Jason Hesier - drums, Victor Karrera –guitar, Nick Kay
– guitar.
For more information,
http://www.charmcitydevils.com and
https://www.facebook.com/charmcitydevils.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the cover makes you wanna hurl.
Copyright © 2012 by R. Scott Bolton. All rights
reserved.
Revised:
15 Apr 2024 15:20:29 -0400.
